ORIGINAL R1975 JAPANESE RELEASE

VERY HARD TO FIND

CASABLANCA (1946)

R1975 JAPANESE RELEASE MOVIE TICKET

JAPANESE MOVIE TICKETS

Vintage Japanese movie tickets are typically distributed in limited quantities by theaters
at the time of the original theatrical release of the film in Japan.
What make Japanese movie tickets so desirable is that they are, for the most part, in full-color,
are intricately designed featuring artwork, characters, and scenes from the film that are very similar
to movie posters from the large mainstream movie theaters.
These color movie tickets are actually “micro-posters” in relation to the full-size movie posters.

There are also 2-color movie tickets which are distributed in limited quantities
by the independent, community and locally owned, non-profit cinema and arts centers throughout Japan...
but, these tickets are much more scarce since these theaters are significantly smaller with limited seating.
These 2-color tickets are essentially indistinguishable as the full-color movie tickets
with the same intricately designed artwork, characters and scenes from the film.

These different type movie tickets not only serve as a physical memento of the movie going experience in Japan,
but also considered collectibles due to their condition, rarity, limited availability,
movie popularity, aesthetic appeal and poster design.

Movie tickets are considered “used” the moment they are printed and come out of the machine.
The theater usher then removes the “stub-end” off the ticket, prints an ink stamp on the reverse side of the ticket
and the moviegoer proceeds to the seating area to watch the film.
These tickets, if saved, may have other general signs of handling such as edge wear, wrinkles, creases,
a minute chip or unobtrusive smudges or marks.

There are movie tickets, purchased by the moviegoer, that are not used at all, for whatever reason.
These “unused” movie tickets, if handled, protected and stored away properly will remain highly sought after
and become very collectible.

It is indeed very rare to find a totally complete “unused” movie ticket that is in “like new” condition.
It is much more unusual to find a “used” movie ticket in “like new” condition.

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This is the ORIGINAL CASABLANCA MOVIE TICKET (minus the stub-end)
screened on January 18, R1975 at the Okayama Bunka Cinema 2 Theater, Okayama, Japan.
The ticket was only available during the venue and now very extremely difficult to find.
CASABLANCA was double featured with Alfred Hitchcock's THE LADY VANISHES.
Immerse yourself in the timeless classic of CASABLANCA with this original movie ticket from Japan.
Starring the iconic cast of Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, and Claude Rains,
this American Romantic Drama Film is a must-watch for any movie enthusiast.
CASABLANCA also starred Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre and Dooley Wilson.
The screenplay was written by Julius & Philip Epstein and Howard Koch,
and is an adaption of the 1940 play by Murray Bernett and Joan Allison.
This rare original movie ticket, produced by Warner Bros., measures 7.0 cm x 14.2 cm and is in NM-M condition.
The Japanese premier of the film was in July 16, 1946, with a revival screening on January 18, 1975.
This piece of entertainment memorabilia is perfect for any cinema collector
and is available for a flat rate charge of $5 in the continental USA.

ABOUT CASABLANCA

CASABLANCA is a 1942 American romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz,
and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid.
Filmed and set during World War II, it focuses on an American expatriate (Bogart)
who must choose between his love for a woman (Bergman) or helping her and her husband (Henreid),
a Czech resistance leader, escape from the Vichy-controlled city of Casablanca to continue his fight against the Germans.
The screenplay is based on Everybody Comes to Rick's, an unproduced stage play by Murray Burnett and Joan Alison.
The supporting cast features Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Dooley Wilson.
The film was shot entirely at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California
with the exception of one sequence at Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, Los Angeles.

CASABLANCA went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture,
while Curtiz was selected as Best Director and the Epsteins and Koch were honored for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Its reputation has gradually grown, to the point that its lead characters, memorable lines, and pervasive theme song
have all become iconic, and it consistently ranks near the top of lists of the greatest films in history.
In 1989, the United States Library of Congress selected the film as one of the first for preservation
in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

It is indeed a very beautiful movie ticket with an image, at the end of the movie,
showing Rick (Humphrey Bogard) sending Ilsa (Ingred Bergman) and her husband Victor (Paul Henreid)
to the airplane for the United States.

I would condition this ticket as exceptional for a collection.

Overall solid, complete and intact;
Sharp corners and straight clean edges;
No significant wrinkles or paper distortions;
No creases, corner folds or pinholes;
No tears, tape or missing pieces;
No marks, stains or fading;
Beautiful, bright, intense colors.

This is a Japanese movie ticket from CASABLANCA that was released in R1992.

■ Subjective Appearance evaluation [NM-M]　* See below

Following evaluation guide by POSTERS FROM JAPAN

MOVIE TICKETS

Grade	Description
Mint	Brand new, unused, flawless is the true meaning of a TRUE MINT ITEM. We, fundamentally, only sell original and authentic “USED” Japanese theater movie tickets as stipulated above under JAPANESE MOVIE TICKETS. But, by this very definition, this grade of MINT, if used herein, shall be considered "LIKE NEW and ESSENTIALLY FLAWLESS", but 'USED” and therefore cannot be considered TRUE MINT. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Near Mint	Our top grade...most Japanese movie tickets fall within this category. No substantial or significant flaws. But, may show very minor signs of handling: soft edges, a light corner fold, minor surface wrinkles. NO SUBSTANTIAL MISSING PIECE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Excellent	No major, significant flaws that seriously detracts from the movie ticket. Normal condition with a feeling of use over time due to handling or storage. But, may have some of the following: tiny or light corner folds, indentations from storage, very minor tear along boarder only, age discoloration, a single crease from folding over. Most collectors would be happy with this grade. NO SUBSTANTIAL MISSING PIECE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Very Good	Has visible defects such as several creases, a small piece missing or an accumulation of minor defects. Details of imperfections will be listed. This grade is still more than suitable for framing but collectors that are fanatical about condition should wait for a better copy to come available. WE RELUCTANTLY STOCK MOVIE TICKETS IN THIS GRADE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unacceptable	We do not sell this grade. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wrinkles are relatively small, unintentional indentations from general handling (most tickets have wrinkles), but, does not break or cut through the surface of the ticket.
Creases are indentations, maybe intentional, which break or cuts through the ticket.